Posted By: Joshmm
3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/02/15 12:53 PM
3rd rifle in southwest Colorado. This was my third attempt and first really good opportunity. What an awesome creature they are up close!
Posted By: Joshmm
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested - 11/02/15 01:13 PM
I saw a bigger bull Saturday morning at 8 am but he skirted inside the tree line and never gave me a shot. One of the other guys shot that bull on Saturday evening below where I was set up. I thought for sure I'd seen my opportunity come and go. Another friend set up about 500 yds to my right on Sunday morning to cover the part of the field I couldn't see. He shoots right at legal shooting light and again I'm feeling a little unlucky. Fortunately the bull he shot had 5 cows and another bull with him. They must have circled back down and around because my bull walked out about an hour later. 300 yds and facing me. Looked a little spooky so I took the shot at his chest. He took a Barnes 180 grain TTSX (30-06) to his front right shoulder, ran about 50 yds into some trees and began to destroy some dirt and tree limbs. He took another 2 shots before giving up. They sure can take some punishment.
Posted By: d.g.ruff
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested - 11/02/15 01:43 PM
Good on ya, man! That's just a dream for a lot of folks.
Posted By: Western
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/02/15 05:30 PM
Great job, never give up. I still get amazed every time I walk up to one, they are a big, beautiful animal.
Posted By: bigjoe8565
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/02/15 09:48 PM
Congrats. Was this a self guided hunt.
Posted By: Joshmm
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/03/15 01:04 AM
Yes sir. A group deal. Most have been hunting together here for 15 plus years.
Posted By: chital_shikari
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/03/15 01:08 AM
Sweetness! Congrats on some great eats!
Posted By: bigjoe8565
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/03/15 02:00 AM
I'm certain the fact this was a self guided hunt makes it an even getter hunt.
For the record, I'm not knocking anyone who uses a guide.
Posted By: steven h
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/03/15 02:12 AM
Congrats on a beautiful bull
Posted By: Erathkid
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/04/15 12:42 PM
Beautiful animal. Congratulations.
Posted By: Nogalus Prairie
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/04/15 12:56 PM
Way to go! Congratulations!
Posted By: txshntr
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/04/15 12:58 PM
Congrats on a well earned trophy
Posted By: Joshmm
Re: 3rd times the charm. First Elk harvested! - 11/05/15 12:37 PM
Thank you to all for the compliments. I left Colorado Tuesday morning and haven't been able to post. Got home early Wednesday morning. I dropped of two full 150 qt. coolers at the processor and they will have it ready later today! Just over 200 lbs. of boned meat after its all said and done.